MCRC Education Equity in Michigan Report
This division supports the state ADA Coordinator in carrying out the duties outlined in Executive Order 2004-31.
The Community Engagement Division seeks to enhance communication around common issues, provide new options in service delivery, and facilitate access to outreach and education by developing relationships with communities, organizations, businesses, and educational institutions.
The mission of the Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing is to affirm the indisputable rights of deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing residents to effective communication. The Division provides advocacy, interpreter testing, technical assistance, and interpreting services for the Governor, legislature, and state departments.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office develops educational training session and resources designed to increase awareness of implicit bias and its impact in the work we do and the people we serve.
The goal of the Education Division is to bring consistency and continuity to the MDCR brand through awareness, training and community collaborations.
The primary mission of the MCRC and MDCR is to investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodation, law enforcement and public service.
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A 13-member citizens Advisory Council of which a minimum of seven must be Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing, appointed by the Governor, and serving for a term of three years.
Updated October 2022
Members
Jill Gaus, Jackson, Chair
Represents Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing Persons
Term expires 1/18/24
Gerid Adams, Wyoming
Represents Deaf or Hard of Hearing Persons
Term expires 1/18/25
Louis Bailey, Detroit
Represents Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing Persons
Term expires 1/18/24
Susan Caudell, Westland
Represents Individuals Knowledgable in the Field of Deafness
Term expires 1/18/25
Hannah Johnson, Grand Rapids
Represents Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing Persons
Term expires 1/18/24
Shayla Griffin, Detroit
Represents Individuals Knowledgeable in the Field of Deafness
Term expires 1/18/23
Terri K. Gordinier, Ann Arbor
Represents Individuals Knowledgeable in the Field of Deafness
Term expires 1/18/24
Liliana Herbstreith, Howell
Represents Individuals Knowledgeable in the Field of Deafness
Term expires 1/18/23
Sarah Hein, Rochester Hills
Represents Deaf or Hard of Hearing Persons
Term expires 1/18/23
Christopher Hunter, Holt
Represents Deaf or Hard of Hearing Persons
Term expires 1/18/25
Kathleen L. Johnston-Calati, Lansing
Represents Individuals Knowledgeable in the Field of Deafness
Term expires 1/18/23
Jumana Salamey, Dearborn
Represents Deaf or Hard of Hearing Persons
Term Expires 1/18/23
Matthew Stephens, Ypsilanti
Represents Deaf or Hard of Hearing Persons
Term Expires 1/18/24
Staff
Annie Urasky, Division Director
Alayna Lail, DDBHH Liaison
Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing
Cadillac Place, 3054 W. Grand Boulevard, Suite 3-600
Detroit, MI 48202
VP: 313-437-7035
Fax: 517-241-3963
Email: DODDBHH@Michigan.gov
